Thursday, April 10, 2014

Throwback Thursday

This isn't a typical throwback. I was speaking with a friend today, and I recalled a poem that was read at our wedding. We only had two readings: 1 Corinthians 13 and Why Marriage? I wanted to read it again. I really wish I had a videographer. Christina swears that I was crying first, but I know she started the water works. I'm taking a moment to count my blessings. One of my greatest blessings is the man who stood next to me on October 12, 2008. It's not been completely smooth sailing, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. I'm truly blessed.

WHY MARRIAGE? By: Mari Nichols-Haining

Because to the depths of me, I long to love one person,With all my heart, my soul, my mind, my body...

Because I need a forever friend to trust with the intimacies of me,Who won't hold them against me,Who loves me when I'm unlikable,Who sees the small child in me, andWho looks for the divine potential of me...

Because I need to cuddle in the warmth of the nightWith someone who thanks God for me,With someone I feel blessed to hold...

Because marriage means opportunityTo grow in love in friendship...

Because marriage is a disciplineTo be added to a list of achievements...

Because marriages do not fail, people failWhen they enter into marriageExpecting another to make them whole...

Because, knowing this,I promise myself to take full responsibilityFor my spiritual, mental and physical wholenessI create me,I take half of the responsibility for my marriageTogether we create our marriage...